PT003 – Planar tension testing:

Load/unload cycles

Description

A planar tension test is performed at a given crosshead speed. The specimen is loaded to a specified strain or stress level and then unloaded at the same crosshead speed to zero load. This process is repeated for the desired number of load and unload cycles at the desired strain or stress levels. Strain is measured using a non-contact extensometer.

Example Data

Temperature Options

This test can generally be performed at any temperature between -80ºC and 250ºC.